Police arrest son of victim in Lakewood homicide investigation

According to the Lakewood Police Department, officers found the body of Bernice Medina Friday in the 1300 block of Everett Court in Lakewood.

At approximately 9 p.m. Friday, investigators arrived at a residence in the 1300 block of King Street with the intent to contact a family member, said police. Investigators found 41-year-old Timothy Baca at the home, who is the son of Medina, and arrested him.

A spokesperson from LPD said Baca is currently in police custody on a charge of first-degree murder.